- Botanical Name : Justicia gendarussa
- English Name : Willow-Leaf Justicia
- Sanskrit Name : Vaataghni
- Malayalam Name : Vaathamkolli (വാതംകൊല്ലി)
- Part Used : Leaves
Overview
- Justicia gendarussa, commonly known as willow-leaved justicia, is a small, erect, branched shrub.
- Despite of being described as rare and endemic to India, the plant is widely used for its medicinal and insecticidal properties.
Habitat
- A fast-growing, evergreen forest shrub native to China, distributed in Sri Lanka, India, and Malaysia.
- An erect, branched shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family, it can reach heights up to 1.5 m.
- Lanceolate leaves measure 4–14 cm in length and 1-2.5 cm in width, with colors ranging from white, green to grey, and they are hairy on both sides.
- Thrives in shaded areas and is commonly found in forests.
Phytochemistry
- The plant contains a variety of biologically active compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, and phenolic compounds. The leaves also contain friedelin, lupeol, ß-sitosterol, and aromatic amines.
Nutritional Prowess
- Commonly used to treat pain and inflammation, it also exhibits antioxidant properties that may reduce the risk of heart disease.
- As acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.
- Used for treating stomach problems, diarrhea, colic and gas.
- Tropically treats earaches with leaf juice.
- Fresh leaves applied topically reduce swelling, edema, headaches, and pains caused by beriberi and rheumatism.
Dermatological Perks
- It is used as a treatment for skin problems such as eczema.
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